There are 4 ways to get from Lanaken to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 11m€63–101Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Lillebus N870 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 59m€44–70Drive 304.1 km
- Drive from Lanaken to Calaiscar 304.1 km
3h 3m€58–83Train via Ghent
- Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 40m€64–103
Lanaken to Calais by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lanaken to Calais is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lanaken to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Lanaken to Calais. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Lanaken and Calais is 338 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Lanaken to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lanaken to Calais, including transfers.
Lanaken to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Lanaken to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lanaken to Calais is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Lanaken to Calais.
There are 1229+ hotels available in Calais.
What companies run services between Lanaken, Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a bus from Lanaken Kapel to Calais Ville via Genk Station perron 4, Genk, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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